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4.75 out of 5 stars

I love it

jetbatt, 04/29/2005
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I actually have the 4.7L V8. Front and rear comfort is exceptional for a mid-size truck. I have noticed that the mid-size trucks of today are the the full-size trucks of a decade ago. Cup holders galore! Nice beefy suspension with a smooth ride. Dodge has the best Red!

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5 out of 5 stars

Perfect new Dakota Styling

BG MA, 04/04/2005
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Club Cab ST 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Dodge really improved on the body styling for 2005....It's good to see that a reasonably priced truck can look better than what the other automakers are selling....I also had a 2000 Quad Cab 4x4 and never had a problem with it....

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Its OK, Lots of power

FMH, 05/28/2009
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Club Cab SLT 4WD SB (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I got the 4.7L v8 new and i have owned the vehicle for 60,000 miles. I get 16.9 mpg. The biggest and only issue i had with this truck was the oem front braking system that only lasted a few thousand miles. Lets just say after the nightmare of having to deal with there service dpt. I finally had enough and just spent the money and replaced all the front braking system. Suspension could also use some work.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Awsome Truck

Steve Suhrbier, 04/26/2005
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
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I opted for the 4.7 L. V-8. The power is tremendous. All the big truck qualities in a mid-size truck. Very comfortable ride. It will tow 7000 lbs. Gas mileage is the only downfall for the 4.7. Overall, the best vehicle I have ever purchased. Kudos to Glendale Dodge in California. No hassle, no haggle, no grinding. Just sold me the truck for the price I wanted.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

My first Dodge

Mike, 02/23/2006
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Club Cab ST Rwd SB (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

A loyal Ford truck person, I thought I would try something different.Price and research brought me to Dodge. So far, so good. A basic truck w/AC. My commute in L.A. takes me 86 miles round trip. Handle's well in traffic, although brakes are a little "spongy". I am impressed with what Dodge has done with the Dakota.

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